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Day 4 - March 27
Inside the Streaming Studio.

Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1. 
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Tune in April 24 - 30 to @ArtIsKing_ATL for tips, resources and a long list of tools to start the journey into live streaming.
DTM will share most popular online tools, low priced gear and art biz resources to get started.
Share What You Know.
Share Your Journey.
We Rise By Lifting Others. 

This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also! ​

DTM Streaming Setup, Gear List and Process.
These are my go-to tools
My Live Stream Process:

1. Audio
   1. lav microphones
   2. desk microphones
   3. boom mics
   4. webcam mics
2. Video
   1. WebCam
   2. iPhone
3. Lights
   1. Neewer small lights
4. computer
   1. CyberPower PC
5. Video Capture
   1. capture Surface or iPad
6. Overlays
   1. lower third
   2. background
   3. text
   4. borders
   5. Overlays
7. Streaming Apps
   1. PC - OBS
   2. MacMini - Cinamaker 

Day 3 - March 26
Gear and Equipment
Here are some starting points: Start where you are with what you have.
Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1. 
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Tune in April 24 - 30 to @ArtIsKing_ATL for tips, resources and a long list of tools to start the journey into live streaming.
DTM will share most popular online tools, low priced gear and art biz resources to get started.
Share What You Know.
Share Your Journey.
We Rise By Lifting Others. 

This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also! ​

Gear and Equipment
Here are some starting points: Start where you are with what you have.

Keep in mind, this is video. We need microphones to capture audio, cameras to capture the visuals and lights so we can see what is happening.
Also remember to check for your backgrounds and static, elements within your video frame that cause distractions. More on framing soon.

Here is How I use what I have and slowly built a collection of tools that help me with my streams.

1. Computer Devices.
   1. PC. CyberPower
      1. https://amzn.to/3KcSRqc $1,579
      2. https://amzn.to/3xZcmjx $1,849
   2. MacMini M1 256GB https://amzn.to/3y0xshH $895
   3. Macbook Pro M1 512GB 8GB RAM https://amzn.to/3Kf5Rvr $1,449
   4. iPad M1 1TB https://amzn.to/3rSuwQd $1,599
   5. Surface Pro 8 8GB RAM https://amzn.to/38t8bC0 $979
   6. Surface Pro 16 GB RAM https://amzn.to/3xPrW1c $1,999
   7. Surface Book 3, i7 https://amzn.to/39nMpA9 $3,000
   8. Surface Laptop Studio i5, 16GB RAM https://amzn.to/3KwqzHz $1,528
2. Microphone - natural voice and gaming mics
   1. Fifine USB Mic https://amzn.to/3OEtktp $28
   2. Desk Stand https://amzn.to/3LcuWso $27
   3. Webcam Mic
   4. Yeti USB Mic https://amzn.to/398mFY6 $115
3. Lights - basic to 3 point lighting.
   1. Video Light and Stand Lighting Kit https://amzn.to/3L7lMgF $183
   2. Neewer Background and light kit. https://amzn.to/36Hcitw $215
   3. Photography LED color filters https://amzn.to/3v9J0xc $41
   4. Halo Ring Prismatic w iOS App https://amzn.to/3LrweQs $129
4. Cameras
   1. iPhones
      iPhone SE 2nd Gen Renewed https://amzn.to/3vEWkbJ $240
   2. iPhone Stand/Tripod https://amzn.to/3KjAobK $26
   3. iOS Apps to turn your iPhone into a webcam:
      1. EpocCam https://www.elgato.com/en/epoccam
      2. NDI HX Camera https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ndi-hx-camera/id1477266080
   4. Webcams
      Logitech C930c HD Smart 1080P Webcam with Cover for Computer Zeiss Lens USB Video Camera 4 Time Digital Zoom Web cam  https://amzn.to/3Mttxh4 $54
   5. DSLRs - got money?
5. Dongles and extras
   1. USB hubs https://amzn.to/3rTIcui $19
   2. USB-C hubs https://amzn.to/39nOkER $68
   3. HDMI Capture Card https://amzn.to/3KkMotn $107
6. Desk to put it all together!